Blog

HSC’s blog is here to help you stay up to date on the movement for healthier schools. Visit often to read about exciting work in Chicago and across the country.

Karonda Locust, parent Cather Elementary and Parents United member
November 13, 2019

Why Physical Education Should Be a Priority for Schools
Herlinda Arriaga, a parent and Local School Council Member at Talcott Elementary School, member Parents United for Healthy Schools
November 12, 2019

Improving Student Health One School Meal at a Time
Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy Principal Fernando Kim
November 11, 2019

Why Chicago and Illinois Should Support Green Schoolyards
Candace Moore, Chicago's Chief Equity Officer
November 11, 2019

How Accountability Supports Student Health
Dr. Doriane Miller, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago and Director of the Center for Community Health and Vitality at UChicagoMedicine
November 8, 2019

Increasing Access to Mental and Behavioral Health
young student eating fresh lettuce from a school garden in Chicago
October 9, 2017

More Illinois Students Can Eat What They Grow
October 11, 2016

Our Recommendations for Implementing ESSA in Illinois
students sitting at desk with textbooks and pens
September 30, 2016

Update: ESSA Implementation in Illinois
August 29, 2016

Celebrating a Breakfast Victory in Illinois
Chicago students physical education
August 12, 2016

We Can’t Cut Daily PE in Illinois
March 16, 2015

Cutting PE in Illinois Is a Really Bad Idea
August 11, 2014

Act Now for Healthy School Food in Illinois